James mickle



(No Model.)

J. MIOKLE. ANTI-INTERPERING DEVICE FOR HORSES. No. 460,396.,

Patented Sept. 29, 1891.

WITNESSES:

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UNTTED STATES PATENT OF ICE.

JAMES MIOKLE, OF FORT EDXVARD, NEXV YORK, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO JOHNF. HARRIS, OF SAME PLACE.

ANTI-INTERFERING DEVICE FOR HORSES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 460,396, datedSeptember 29, 1891.. Application filed February 4, 1891. Serial No.380,183. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern: preferably composed of a piece of firmleather Be it known that I, JAMES MICKLE, of Fort bound with cloth andpadded on the inside, Edward, in the county of Washington and Where thestrain comes, and provided on the State of New York, have inventedcertain new outside with suitable attaching device, such and usefulImprovements in Anti-Interfering as a button or buckle Z), as shown. Theboot Devices for Horses; and I do hereby declare is also provided with asuitable number of that the following is a full, clear, and exactsecuring-strapssay two-which secure the description of the invention,which will enaboot above the ankle. ble others skilled in the art towhich it apper- The anti-interfering device or attachment IO tains tomake and use the same, reference beconsists of an elastic flexiblesection 0, pref- 6o ing had to the accompanying drawings, and erably atightly-coiled spring, as shown, atto the letters of reference markedthereon, tached firmly at its upper end to the strap cl, which form partof this specification. which strap is provided with the perforationsThis invention relates to certain improveshown to receive the buckle orother fasten- I 5 ments in anti-interfering devices for horses. ingdevice on the boot. The lower end of It is a well-known fact thathorses, in travthis elastic section is suitably secured to the clingrapidly or speeding, lift the hind feet foot, preferably by the meansshown, wherewith the toe drawn inwardly, thereby causing in the lowerend of the spring or other elastic the horse to cut his quarters andinterfere, section is formed with a loop or eye 6 to re- 20 and also thefront feet are so moved as to ceive the headed stud f on the outer sideof cause clippingof the shoes. This interfering the upper end of theL-shaped metal piece g. of the feet of course injures the horse, WearsThis L-shaped coupling piece or bracket has the shoes, and to a certainextent retards the the lower flat arm bent at its inner end at h, speedof the horse. so that this lower arm can be placed between 25 Heretoforecertain devices have been emthe hoof and horseshoe when the shoe is beployed to prevent this interference, but in ing placed on, with theupper arm of the most respects they are not satisfactory, being bracketbearing against the outer side of the cumbersome or expensive, ornecessitating hoof, andthe bent end It will firmly hold the extraexertion on the part of the animal when bracket against withdrawal ormovement 0 running, or being dangerous in case of acciafter the shoe hasbeen secured. This atdent. tachment is used, preferably, on the outerThe object of my invention is to provide an side of the foot and leg.The tension of the improved, simple, cheap, durable, and exceedelasticportion can be easily graduated by inglyefficient device which willpositivelypremeans of the strap and fastening means on 3 5 vent allinterfering, cutting of quarters, and the boot, and the attachment canbe easily clipping of the forward shoes, and which can and quicklyremoved by simply releasing the be easily and quickly attached ordetached. strap and then turning the elastic section at These objectsare accomplished by and my right angles and removing the loop from theinvention consists in certain novel features headed spur of the metalsecuring-bracket. 40 of construction and in combinations of parts Thisbracket remains on the foot and does more fully described hereinafter,and particunot in an y Way interfere with the horse when larly pointedout in the claims. the spring attachment is removed.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, The device can be manufacturedcheaply Figure 1 is a view of a foot and portion of and is adapted foruse for all kinds of horses 45 a leg of the horse, showing my inventiondeand is intended for use on both front and 5 tached. Fig 2 is a detailperspective. Fig. rear feet. 3 is a detail section showing a mode of at-This device attached on the outside of the taching the device to thehorses foot. foot and leg draws the foot outwardly when In the drawings,reference-letterctindicates the horse is traveling, and thereby causesit 50 a suitable shin and ankle boot. This boot is to strike the groundflat and level, and also too draws the feet apart, thereby preventingall clipping of shoes, cutting of quarters, and all interference. Italso strengthens the muscles by creating a uniform strain on the outerand inner sides of the leg, and it does so Without in the leastretarding the motion of the horse, but ratherincreasing his speed. Italso prevents the horse from knocking the forward knees.

' I do not wish to confine myself to the spiral spring, as I may use anyelastic portion or section which will roll or draw the foot outwardly,such as rubber, or rubber and spring combined, and there may be othermeans employed for making connection with the horses foot.

It is evident that various slight changes and modifications might beresorted to in the form and arrangement of the parts described withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of myinvention. Hence I do not Wishto limit myself to the exact construction herein set forth; but

That I claim is- 1. The combination, with aboot, of a strap securedthereto, an angle-iron or device for securing the boot to the foot ofthe animal, and an elastic connection intermediate the strap and clip,substantially as described.

2. The combination, with the boot, of an adj ustable strap securedthereto, an angle-iron or clip for inserting between the shoe and hoofof the animal, and an elastic connection intermediate the strap or clip,such connsction being detachable.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I affix my signaturein presence of two witnesses.

JAMES MICKLE. Witnesses:

A. B. OAHEE, W. H. CAHEE.

